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About the Hotel

18-21 Market Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1BL

Rooms: Modern Amenities

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal features 208 non-smoking rooms with complimentary WiFi. Each stylish room includes an en suite bathroom with shower, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and modern furniture. Rooms also include premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces. A queen-size bed is featured in each room, along with tea and coffee facilities. Certain rooms offer city views.

Dining: One Lounge

The hotel offers freshly brewed barista coffee and an assortment of hot and cold snacks. Guests can relax in the lobby lounge, which features high-backed, cloth-covered chairs, and enjoy breakfast or a drink. The hotel also features a bar/lounge.

Leisure: Scottish Style

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal features botanical-themed decorative touches and a rear wall in the reception area planted with ferns and mosses. Sheep sculptures by artist Marie Talalaeff decorate the walls of One Lounge. Arne Jacobsen ball chairs and tables made from whiskey barrels complete the contemporary Scottish take on mid-century modern style.

Location: Old Town

Located in Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, Motel One Edinburgh-Royal is near the foot of Cockburn Street. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Waverly Train Station and half a mile from the Castle. It is surrounded by Scots Baronial architecture. The Royal Mile and Princes Street gardens are within striking distance. The Grassmarket, a historic market square, offers bars and restaurants nearby. Landmarks nearby include The Writers' Museum (0.5 km), Palace of Holyroodhouse (1.5 km), Nelson Monument (1 km), Calton Hill (0.5 km), Royal Mile (0.5 km), Scottish National Gallery (0.5 km), St Giles' Cathedral (0.3 km), Princes Street Gardens (0.5 km), Arthur's Seat hike (3 km), and Camera Obscura and World of Illusions (0.5 km).

Services: 24-Hour Reception

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal offers a 24-hour front desk and complimentary WiFi throughout the property. The hotel provides high standards of quality and service. It is a smoke-free property. The hotel also features coffee/tea in a common area. Public transport links across Edinburgh, including the Airport Express bus, are available. The award-winning Scottish Storytelling Centre, a 10-minute walk, offers activities for families and evening entertainment.

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16 m² 
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16 m² 
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16 m² 
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Edinburgh300 m
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI) 13.3 km
Dundee (DND) 96.3 km
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station300 m
Bus
Bus stop300 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Bar/ Lounge area

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

18-21 Market Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1BL
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18-21 Market Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1BL
Nearby
Gallery
Scottish National Gallery
310 m
Royal Mile
Royal Mile
380 m
High Street 2 Warriston's Close
The Real Mary King's Close
190 m
Park
Princes Street Gardens
580 m
Museum
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
450 m
Church
St Giles' Cathedral
270 m
Monument
Scott Monument
280 m
Store
Edinburgh Old Town
130 m
Museum
The Writers' Museum
300 m
Museum
Gladstone's Land
310 m
Museum
Museum of Childhood
420 m
2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)
Brass Rubbing Centre
250 m
Museum
John Knox House
500 m
Gallery
City Art Centre
140 m
354 Castlehill
The Scotch Whisky Experience
470 m
Church
Mercat Cross
310 m
Restaurants
Oink
460 m
34 Victoria Street 82 Canongate
Waverley Cafe
0 m
30 Market Street
The Booking Office
150 m
17 Waverley Bridge
Belushi's
90 m
32 Market Street
Deacon's House Cafe
320 m
304 Lawnmarket Brodies Close
The Pasty Shop
110 m
Waverley Station
Bagel Factory
110 m
Waverley Railway Station
Gordon Street Coffee
100 m
6 Market Street
Zebra Coffee
230 m
16 Bank Street
The Halfway House
180 m
24 Fleshmarket Close Just Off Market Street by Waverley Station Entrance
Makars Mound 2 Go
210 m
9 North Bank Street During CV19 use this entrance
Italian on the Mound
230 m
15 Bank Street
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